Project Grant 2314955
Award Date
8/15/23
Completion Date
7/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$207K
Federal Agency
Division of Undergraduate Education
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Allendale, MI 49401, USA
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